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Michigan Traditional Summer Camps for Kids & Teens
Michigan traditional summer camps introduce kids and teens to a variety of different sports, arts, enrichment, and special events activities in a safe, friendly, and inviting environment. Whether it's creating friendship bracelets at arts and crafts, shooting hoops at basketball, or waterskiing on one of the Great Lakes, campers can do it all at Michigan traditional summer camps. Michigan summer camps are staffed by teachers, educators, and coaches who provide quality instruction and supervision as campers travel to various activities.
There are many subtle differences that distinguish Michigan traditional summer camps from each other. Some camps allow campers to choose their own schedule (these camps are called "free choice" programs), while others offer a structured program preselected by the camp. Some Michigan traditional camps offer religious programs, while others are nondenominational. When it comes to competition, some camps are strictly non-competitive, while others encourage healthy competition to help campers improve. Regardless of the program that families choose, traditional summer camps help boys, girls, and teens make friends, build confidence, and enjoy an incredible summer experience in the great outdoors!
Ages, Tuition, and Session Length at Michigan Traditional Summer Camps
Overnight traditional summer camps in Michigan typically accommodate campers between the ages of 7 and 17 (elementary, middle, and high school students in grades 3 through 12). Most programs group campers by age and grade to maximize learning and social opportunities.
Most Michigan traditional sleep-away camps run 1 week, 2 week, 3 week, 4 week, and 7 week sessions. The cost of Michigan traditional summer camps can vary considerably by instructors, location, facilities, and affiliations, but most programs fall between $350 and $1,350 per week.
Choosing the Best Michigan Traditional Summer Camp
There are many important questions your family should consider when choosing a Michigan traditional summer camp. Does the program offer a variety of activities, or do they concentrate on just a few specialties? Does the camp encourage competition, and if so, at what level? Do campers choose their own schedule, or does the camp provide one for them? What is the average age of the staff? What is the camp's staff and camper annual return rate? What values does the camp look to instill by the end of the summer? Knowing which program elements will suite your children best is essential to choosing a great Michigan traditional summer camp.
To help match families with the perfect Michigan traditional summer camp, Choice Camps offers free placement advice - just call our office at 617-264-0939 and we'll recommend great programs that should be a good fit for your boy, girl, or teen!
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Recommended Michigan Traditional Summer Camps
Camp Walden - Cheboydan, MI
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 7-17
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,161
At Camp Walden, campers choose their own activities with the guidance of senior staff members. Days at Walden are divided into A Days, B Days and Special Days. A-B Days are regular activity days in w... Read More

American Youth Foundation: Camp Miniwanca - Shelby, MI
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: Outdoor Exploration
- Camper Ages: 8-17
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,056
Camp Miniwanca creates a fun and safe environment where campers will learn new skills and make new friends. Campers 8-17 will find a progression of age appropriate adventures and opportunities waiting... Read More

The Grove at Greenwoods Camp for Boys - Decatur, MI
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 6-14
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,094
The Grove at Greenwoods Camp for Boys offers the essence of the camp’s traditional four week program with a distinct two week period for boys ages 6-14. Although the sessions are shorter, campers s... Read More

Greenwoods Camp for Boys - Decatur, MI
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 7-15
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,102
Each camp day consists of five 55 minute periods plus some free time and special events. Greenwoods campers create their own schedules before the start of camp by choosing between 9 and 10 instructio... Read More

Lake of the Woods Camp for Girls - Decatur, MI
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Arts
- Camper Ages: 7-15
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,105
Each camp day consists of five 55 minute periods plus some free time and special events. Lake of the Woods campers create their own schedules before the start of camp by choosing between 9 and 10 ins... Read More

The Glen at Lake of the Woods Camp for Girls - Decatur, MI
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Arts
- Camper Ages: 6-14
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,123
The Glen at Lake of the Woods Camp for Girls offers the essence of the camp’s traditional four week program with a distinct two week period for girls ages 6-14. Although the sessions are shorter, c... Read More


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